CPT 49428
Ligation of shunt
CPT 49428 at a glance
- Code
- 49428
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ligation of shunt
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 49428?
CPT 49428 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ligation of shunt". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 49428 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 49428 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 49428 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 49428?
CPT 49428 is most associated with General Surgery.
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